All hail! The Runelord Karzoug is dead!
It is hard to imagine that such a feat could be accomplished, yet in the high peaks of Xin-Shalast, a band of hardy adventurers defeated the Runelord of Greed. He conspired to bring a realm of nightmares into our world, but the adventurers sealed the Runewell. What this meant for Golarion was salvation.
But what does it mean for the other Runelords?
That, at the moment anyway, is hard to determine. At the very least, the attention of scholars and sages might be called to Hollow Mountain. The massive peak, legendary for its deep-cut catacombs running throughout its rocky walls, bears the visage of Alaznist, the Runelord of Wrath. She fled its refuge several thousand years gone, waiting for the remnants of the Empire of Thassilon to awaken. Rumors of increased activity in the ruins of Hollow Mountain are gaining momentum. Could recent events involving a runelord’s return be the cause of this mysterious and forbidding possibility?
It is impossible to know at this time. But looking upon the lands of Golarion, you can hardly imagine a better time. The lands are brimming with energy. Civilizations are on the rise, competition for territory is at an all-time peak, and monsters roam the countryside. One could hardly script a world more appealing to rule.
For adventurers such as yourselves, the siren song of Hollow Mountain is difficult to resist. That said, you could imagine meeting your doom there. So now is the time for preparation. The heroes who defeated Karzoug began their journey in Sandpoint, the site of a surprising amount of tumult for a town its size. Modeling yourselves in their image, you will head there first. There you will gain supplies, sharpen your skills, and make your reputation.
Because what the killing of Karzoug represents to you is not history or legend. To you, it represents opportunity.
And will it represent an opportunity to the other Runelords as well? Only time will tell.
